Contradictions and Paradoxes in Luke 5:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Luke 5:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Luke 5:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Jesus became very famous because he helped and healed many people, so a lot of people wanted to see him and listen to him talk. They were excited to hear his teachings and experience his miracles.

Luke 5:15: But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:4

Jesus instructs the healed leper to tell no one, contradicting Luke 5:15 where news about Jesus spreads despite his attempts to keep things quiet.

Matthew 8:4: And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Contradiction with Mark 1:44

Jesus charges the healed person to say nothing to anyone, yet in Luke 5:15, His fame spreads even more.

Mark 1:44: And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Contradiction with John 7:4

Jesus' brothers suggest He should openly show His works to the world, while in Luke 5:15, Jesus tries to manage the spreading of His fame.

John 7:4: For [there is] no man [that] doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
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